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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,835.54, 506,900.28 and 211,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,835.54, 506,900.28 and 211,764.68 is: 317,739.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,835.54 : 506,900.28 = 211,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,835.54/506,900.28 = 211,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,835.54x = 506,900.28 × 211,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,835.54x = 107,343,575,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,343,575,586.11/337,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,739.14

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